Who exactly are they? Even someone who casually steps out from among them can hold his own against Brother Newgate!
Kozuki Oden looked grave as he sensed the fierce battle on the island and thought to himself.
After all, his strength was probably only just at Admiral level now, and he could not possibly fight Whitebeard on such even terms.
The other members of the Whitebeard Pirates were also too shocked to speak.
With their strength, they could not discern how the battle on the island was going.
But they knew their Pops would definitely win, simply because he was Whitebeard!
"Brother, Uncle Newgate really is strong! Even Hades's freakish strength and physique aren't enough to beat him!"
Lilith watched the battle and sighed in admiration.
Kakarot, however, was not surprised. Whitebeard was young now.
Even in his old age, he could nearly finish off a Marine Admiral with a few punches.
That went all the more for Whitebeard in his prime now.
"Lilith, Uncle Newgate hasn't used his full strength yet, but he's already using over eighty percent of his current power."
Kakarot spoke after a moment's thought.
In Kakarot's view, Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit had definitely awakened.
He just did not know what the Tremor-Tremor Fruit's awakened ability was.
"Logically, Uncle Newgate's ability must have awakened, but he probably hasn't used the power of Devil Fruit Awakening yet."
Kakarot explained.
Lilith nodded in understanding.
As the battle continued, Hades gradually adapted to the rhythm of Whitebeard's attacks and constantly adjusted his fighting style.
His Conqueror's Haki coating also grew increasingly proficient, and he was no longer at such an overwhelming disadvantage when trading punches with Whitebeard as he had been at the start.
Whitebeard nodded inwardly. Hades really was an opponent worth nurturing.
Suddenly, Hades seized an opening